FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops and Shortages  - 11/02 - KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (5 November)

KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (5 November)

Latest reports point to about 1.85 million tonnes of cereal harvest this year, which compares with 1.8 million tonnes in 2001. Cereal harvest this year includes 1.3 million tonnes of wheat and 533 000 tonnes of coarse grains (barley and maize). Cereal import requirement in 2002/03 marketing year is estimated at 179 000 tonnes, which will be commercially procured, while exports are estimated at 35 000 tonnes.